🟢 Which years have had more and less delays than the others and why?
✈️ 2020 experienced the highest delays, likely due to the global impact of COVID-19 disruptions in flight operations and schedule uncertainties.
✈️ 2021 saw a significant drop in delays, because fewer flights were operating, and airlines optimized operations post-lockdown.
✈️ 2022 had a rise in delays again, due to the resumption of full operations, but with resource constraints and growing demand.
✈️ 2023–2024 show a slight decrease, indicating that operational efficiency improved and airlines adjusted to post-pandemic schedules.
📝 Insight:
This trend highlights how external factors (like pandemics) and internal airline efficiency influence delay patterns year over year. The delay trends correlate with major global events like the pandemic and recovery period.
Operational recovery, staff availability, and demand surges influence yearly delay patterns.
Understanding this helps airlines like Kenya Airways plan better for crisis recovery and future disruptions.